The Graduate School’s ability to award these scholarships is due in large part to the on-going generosity of the many CNR alumnae/i who have donated scholarship funds.

***A complete application packet for admission to the Graduate School must be submitted to the Graduate Enrollment Office prior to or simultaneously with the scholarship application in order for an applicant to be considered a candidate for any scholarship.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

The Graduate Assistantship is an exciting opportunity for full-time students, which covers the full cost of tuition for up to 30 credits in the contracted academic year. In return, the Graduate Assistant works 15 hours per week in an assigned Graduate School office and receives a stipend of up to $5,000 for the academic year. The Graduate School offers a number of Graduate Assistantships to full-time graduate students who have earned a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.25. Awards are granted to competitively selected students after careful review of each applicant’s cumulative G.P.A., letters of recommendation, demonstrated competence in community or extracurricular activities, and an interview with the awards committee. The graduate assistantship contract year runs from July 1st through June 30th. The  30 credits of tuition remission start in July and must finish by the end of the spring semester in the contract year. Graduate Assistants are not permitted to pursue additional employment either on-campus or off during their contract year. Graduate students planning to student teach or work in an internship during their contract year must discuss these plans with the awards committee prior to accepting an assistantship. Applications for the Graduate Assistantship award are available in October of the preceding contract year in Chidwick 204. Please call 914-654-5279 or e-mail   gradscholarships@cnr.edu  with any questions.

Deadline: January 15

PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS

Program scholarships for academic excellence are awarded on a competitive basis to NEW, ENTERING, matriculated, degree-seeking students with a minimum 3.5 cumulative G.P.A. who enroll for at least 6 credits during 6 consecutive semesters (including Fall, Spring and 1 Summer Session per year) in one of the following degree programs: Art Education, Communication Studies, Studio Art, Teacher Education, Educational Leadership, Gerontology or Career Development. The award consists of $1,500 per semester renewable for up to two continuous academic years. Recipients must register for at least six (6) credits per semester and maintain a Minimum GPA of 3.0 during each semester in order to retain the continuing Program Scholarship. Applications are available in Chidwick 204. Please call 914-654-5279 or e-mail   gradscholarships@cnr.edu  with any questions.

Fall Deadline: June 1     
Spring Deadline: November 15    
Summer Deadline: May 1

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

The Graduate School at The College of New Rochelle is pleased to offer Merit scholarships to qualifying matriculated students enrolled on the Main Campus. Scholarships are awarded in the Fall, Spring, and occasionally, in the Summer Session I semesters depending on the availability of funds. Merit scholarships are awarded for academic excellence to students achieving a minimum 3.5 cumulative G.P.A. on a competitive basis. The award consists of 3 credits of tuition remission in the semester in which the scholarship is awarded. The recipient must be registered for six credits during the award semester. Applications are available in Chidwick 204 in March for Fall Semester scholarships, and in October of the preceding year for the Spring and Summer Session I semester scholarships.Please call 914-654-5279 or e-mail   gradscholarships@cnr.edu  with any questions.

Fall Deadline: June 1
Spring Deadline: November 15

RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS

The Graduate School offers a number of Research Assistantships. These awards require nomination by and work for a full-time faculty member engaged in research, and require the student to have achieved a minimum 3.25 cumulative G.P.A. Matriculated students may receive up to 6 credits of tuition remission and are required to work for the nominating faculty member for up to 120 hours in the semester in which the Research Assistantship is awarded. Students interested in receiving a Research Assistantship should discuss their interest with faculty members who are actively engaged in research.

Deadline: Ongoing

COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS

The Graduate School offers graduate students who are full-time contracted personnel at approved denominational schools and/or social service agencies a reduced tuition for graduate coursework taken on campus. The amount of the grant is one half of the on-campus graduate tuition with a limit of six graduate credits per Fall or Spring semester and three credits per intersession and/or any summer session. Community Service Grant applications are available in Chidwick 204, but are not available online.  Place of employment must be preapproved. Please call 914-654-5279 or e-mail   gradscholarships@cnr.edu  with any questions.

Deadline: Must be submitted prior to the beginning of each semester

 

* A student who receives any award should be aware that the award could reduce the student’s loan. Scholarships are competitive. Monies allotted are dependent upon funds available.